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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.02, 615.14 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.02, 615.14 and 307.50 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.02 : 615.14 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.02/615.14 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.02x = 615.14 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.02x = 189,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,155.55/410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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